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How to get fromEdinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiffby plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2h 45m
    £54–142

  2. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 10m
    £57–161

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    7h 44m
    £150–254

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Air
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    10h 50m
    £70–146

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    8h 31m
    £146–262

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
    8h 41m
    £250–360

  7. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Cardiffrideshare rideshare 371.5 mi
    7h 14m

  8. Drive 371.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiffcar car 371.5 mi
    7h 14m
    £91–131

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff by tram and train

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 362.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Airport to Cardiff Central via Haymarket, Haymarket, and Crewe in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal to Sophia Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 10h 50m.

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